Kokanee salmon are extremely sensitive to scents. They can smell people and they can smell food. Kokanee can also smell when you use attractant scents. Using kokanee scents wisely can have a tremendous impact on your catch rate. Controlling your scents is critical to your presentation. The different scents let chemicals and little microparticles into…
People go to Lake Roosevelt for kokanee salmon fishing to find big kokanee. These kokanee grow to look like footballs. They’re big, they’re fat, and they’re tasty. They can also be a challenge to catch. This article will tell you everything you need to know to catch kokanee at Lake Roosevelt, from the bait people…
See our collection of kokanee hats we’ve found on Amazon. Some are generic salmon or generic trout hats, but we’ve found the ones that look the most kokanee like. Local Crowns Fish Hat Adjustable Orange, White, and Dark Gray Snapback Cap HDE Trucker Hat – Performance Outdoor Snapback Adventure Hats for Men Heather and Sunset…
Have you ever taken over 4,000 fish horseback riding? That’s exactly what happened in the Boulder Mountains on May 25, 2022. State biologists have introduced kokanee salmon to Blind Lake on the North Boulder Slope of the Boulder Mountains. It’s a remote lake, but actually the deepest and the largest lake in the Boulder Mountains….
While there are many benefits of eating fish, it’s important to be conscious of the mercury in the fish you consume. Here’s a look at mercury levels in kokanee salmon, how they absorb mercury, and what limitations you should have on your kokanee consumption. Health Benefits of Eating Fish The majority of Americans consume some…
Hayden Lake is a popular destination for kokanee salmon fishing in western Idaho, not far from Spokane, WA. About Hayden Lake Hayden Lake is located in Kootenai County Idaho. The elevation is 2287, and is a deep natural lake. Wikipedia only has it at 178 feet maximum depth, but all the locals will tell you…
Kokanee salmon strike at spinners because of their action, vibration, and flash. Spinners are proven lures for kokanee. The principle behind spinners is that the fish see the flash of the blade, which they associate with food, or in the case of kokanee salmon which eat plankton, the flash of the blade is associated with…
Anderson Ranch Reservoir sits at an elevation of 4,196 feet and is 315 feet deep at its deepest point. The reservoir is in Elmer County, Idaho, about 20 miles north of mountain home, or about an hours drive south east of Boise, and is a prime spot for those in the Boise area looking to…
This article sums up a 6 month research project, digging into the limited records on the history and introduction of kokanee salmon to the state of Utah. In 1922, kokanee salmon were first brought to Utah. This year marks the 100 year introduction of the species to the state, but kokanee salmon had a rough…
A look at the best colors for kokanee salmon fishing, including the best color to use for fishing line, dodgers, lures, hoochies, or bait. Kokanee fishing has been growing in popularity, but these sometimes elusive and finicky fish take some technique and know how in order to be successful. Picking the right color fishing tackle…
